It has been more than 5 years since I started blogging and still can’t believe that this is my 250th post. I want to thank all of my wonderful readers for the support and encouragement over the years.Here I am sharing a recipe of spicy and yummy Kerala style Sardine fish curry.

Meen Mulakittathu is a Kerala style fish curry prepared without coconut in a spicy gravy.It is very difficult to get good Sardines(Mathi/Chaala in Malayalam)here in US. The one I bought it from Chinese fish market looks alike,but doesn’t taste like the one which is available in Kerala.Sardines are rich in Omega fatty acids and low in mercury.It tastes great if you prepare in a Manchatti(Clay Pot).This spicy curry goes well with Rice or Kappa Puzhukku.

Ingredients

Fish (sardine) – 8 nos.

Shallots –6

Ginger – 1”piece

Garlic – 5

Green Chilly (cut lengthwise) – 2

Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp

Kashmiri Red chilly Powder – 1 1/2 tbsp

Coriander powder – 1 tbsp

Fenugreek Powder(uluva podi) – 1/4 tsp

Kudampuli or Tamarind(Malabar tamarind/Kokum/Gamboge)- size of a small gooseberry

Coconut oil – 3 tbsp

Salt

Curry leaves – 2 sprigs

Preparation

Soak tamarind in 1/4 cup of warm water .squeeze out the juice with your fingers and Strain .